Project Lead

Role: Hackathon Program Manager
Location: San Jose, California (onsite)
Duration: Fulltime
Job Description: Hackathon Program Manager (AI
Developer Relations)
We are looking for a dynamic, strategic, and technically savvy
Program Manager
to lead our global hackathon initiatives. This role is at the intersection of community building, product strategy, and technical innovation. You will be responsible for designing and executing high impact events that empower developers to build the next generation of AI driven solutions.
Key Responsibilities
End to End Hackathon Orchestration:
Lead the planning, execution, and post event analysis of internal and external hackathons.
Stakeholder Management:
Act as the primary liaison between executive leadership, engineering teams, and marketing. You must be able to translate technical milestones into executive level updates.
Developer Experience (DX) Champion:
Design an intuitive and frictionless journey for participants, ensuring they have the right documentation, APIs, and support to build successfully.
AI Evangelism:
Curate challenges and themes focused on
Generative AI
and
Agentic Workflows , helping participants leverage cutting edge tools.
Cross Functional Leadership:
Work closely with product managers and developers to ensure hackathon outcomes align with the company as long term technical roadmap.
Required Qualifications
Education:
MBA or MS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Experience:
3+ years of experience specifically planning and conducting large scale hackathons or developer centric events.
Technical Literacy:
deep understanding of developer workflows.
Communication:
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Skills
AI Knowledge:
Hands on familiarity or working knowledge of the
Generative AI
landscape (LLMs, prompt engineering) and
Agentic
Community Building:
Experience in growing developer communities
Analytical Mindset:
Ability to track and report on KPIs
*** is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We promote and support a diverse workforce at all levels of the company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence, and performance of the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodations. Reasonable accommodation also are available in the hiring process for applicants with disabilities. Candidates can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting the company ADA Coordinator at
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